Great books for the library - so ancre publications are well known here
I got also a nice christmas gift from ancre
Planset reviews will follow ......
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I got also a nice christmas gift from ancre
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And soon this by patrick villier:
Just received another Christmas book. I quickly flipped through the pages and it looks to be loaded with useful information. I can’t wait to start reading.
Bill
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A couple of new books for the bookshelf.
Just trying to decide on a project to get me started again.
Leaning toward POF as a new challenge to get me jumpstarted.
New year, new perspective.
Just trying to decide on a project to get me started again.
Leaning toward POF as a new challenge to get me jumpstarted.
New year, new perspective.
Warships for the King "Ann Wyatt (1658-1757) Her Life and Her Ships" by Tobias Philbin and plans by Richard Endsor (with drawings of the 74-GUN SHIP HMS CUMBERLAND 1695) published by SeaWatch Books
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Highly recommened - a very interesting book
See also the Book Review we have here in SOS:
Book review - WARSHIPS FOR THE KING - Ann Wyatt (1658-1757) Her Life and Her Ships" by Tobias Philbin (Text) and Richard Endsor (Drawings)
Book Review: WARSHIPS FOR THE KING - Ann Wyatt (1658-1757) Her Life and Her Ships by Tobias Philbin (Text) and Richard Endsor (Drawings) Hardcover: 188 pages Publisher: Sea Watch Books (2012) ISBN-10: 0983753210 ISBN-13: 978-0983753216 Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 1 inches 11” x 8 ½ “...
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Very helpful and a must-have when you build the Jotika / Caldercraft POB-kit or the CAF POF-kit model of the Granado (either the full or also the section model)
The Bomb Vessel GRANADO (Anatomy of the Ship)
by Peter Goodwin
Book review - Book Review: "The Bomb Vessel GRANADO (Anatomy of the Ship)" by Peter Goodwin
Book Review: The Bomb Vessel GRANADO (Anatomy of the Ship) by Peter Goodwin Hardcover: 128 pages Publisher: Conway Maritime Press; New edition edition (21 April 2005) Language: English Product Dimensions: 26 x 1.9 x 24.1 cm Synopsis: Built as a floating siege engine able to...
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USS Enterprise CV-6 by David Doyle
After starting my 1/350 model of USS Enterprise, I discovered the kit provided quite a bit more detail than I expected, so opted to pause the build and gather some research material. This book, from the Naval Legends of Warfare series, arrived this week and so far I am very pleased with the quality (hardback) and content of the publication.
The contents include design and construction, pre-war and WW2 periods, including the Doolittle Raid (with USS Hornet), Midway, Santa Cruz and the Battle of Guadalcanal. The Big E's participation in all aspects of WW2 are covered with a ton of great photographs provided, mostly in black and white. Post war years are also included right up until her scrapping in 1959/60.
I've collected a few of David Doyles publications over the years and this one, published in 2020, maintains the high quality Mr. Doyle seems to apply to all his products.
For anyone modelling the USS Enterprise CV-6 this is a valuable reference and highly recommended.
After starting my 1/350 model of USS Enterprise, I discovered the kit provided quite a bit more detail than I expected, so opted to pause the build and gather some research material. This book, from the Naval Legends of Warfare series, arrived this week and so far I am very pleased with the quality (hardback) and content of the publication.
The contents include design and construction, pre-war and WW2 periods, including the Doolittle Raid (with USS Hornet), Midway, Santa Cruz and the Battle of Guadalcanal. The Big E's participation in all aspects of WW2 are covered with a ton of great photographs provided, mostly in black and white. Post war years are also included right up until her scrapping in 1959/60.
I've collected a few of David Doyles publications over the years and this one, published in 2020, maintains the high quality Mr. Doyle seems to apply to all his products.
For anyone modelling the USS Enterprise CV-6 this is a valuable reference and highly recommended.
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Just received the Bonhomme Richard Monograph from Ancre.
Kind of interesting that I just received two different kits shipped from China and this package was opened for inspection where the model kits were not. Go figure.
Kind of interesting that I just received two different kits shipped from China and this package was opened for inspection where the model kits were not. Go figure.
This monograph will be of very good help building the section model of the Bonhomme RichardJust received the Bonhomme Richard Monograph from Ancre.
Kind of interesting that I just received two different kits shipped from China and this package was opened for inspection where the model kits were not. Go figure.
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You have the possibility with the kit to build 3 different versions of this ship, based on the content in the section kit
A) all guns installed on both gun decks - 50 gun ship
B) as east indiamen Duc de Duras
C) as Bonhomme Richard
Planset review - Bonhomme Richard 1779" - 26 plates in scale 1:48 - by Jean Boudriot translated by David H. Roberts
Review: Planset: "Bonhomme Richard 1779" - scale 1:48 by Jean Boudriot translated by David H. Roberts Hardcover: 90 pages Publisher: Boudriot (Jean), France (January 1988) Language: English, French or Italian Package Dimensions: 12.8 x 9.8 x 1.6 inches Shipping Weight: 4.7 pounds...
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Thanks Uwe.
That’s the reason for the purchase. Research, research.
Most likely going with Bonhomme Richard.Whenever I do decide to build it.
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Added to my library 'Seamanship in the Age of Sail" by John Harland.
As Stephan said this is a nice addition to Lees "Masting and Rigging of English Ships of War", reference material for the rigging.
This book now also provides a lot of information on the way it was used.
I fully confirm your words: Both are really a very good books - highly recommended
Book review - SEAMANSHIP IN THE AGE OF SAIL: An Account of the Shiphandling of the Sailing Man-of-War 1600-1860" by John Harland
Seamanship in the Age of Sail: An Account of the Shiphandling of the Sailing Man-of-War 1600-1860, By John Harland Illustrated by Mark Myers Hardcover: 320 pages Publisher: Naval Institute Press (January 15, 2016) Language: English ISBN-10: 0870219553 ISBN-13: 978-0870219559 Product...
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Book review - The Masting and Rigging of English Ships of War, 1625-1860" by James Lees
An other cornerstone in each private library describing the mast, spars and the complex rigging work should be The Masting and Rigging of English Ships of War, 1625-1860 By James Lees Publisher: Naval Institute Press; 2nd Rev edition (October 1984) Pages: 212 ISBN-10: 0870219480...
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And an other addition. "The Master Shipwright's Secrets - How Charles II built the Restoration Navy" by Richard Endsor.
A very informative book on this period of shipbuilding, focused on the fourth rate ships, especially on the "Tyger". This book also provides expandable drawings for the "Tyger" as well as for the 4th rates "St. Albans" and "Mordaunt".
I just finished reading "The Wooden Warship Construction" of Brian Lavery. I realize I am becoming a bit of a bookworm, but there are so many aspects you can loose yourself in in this hobby.. It does slow down the work in the shipyard, but I was never making great progress to begin with . Work has certainly not stopped, I have started planking the deck of the "7 Provinciën".
A very informative book on this period of shipbuilding, focused on the fourth rate ships, especially on the "Tyger". This book also provides expandable drawings for the "Tyger" as well as for the 4th rates "St. Albans" and "Mordaunt".
I just finished reading "The Wooden Warship Construction" of Brian Lavery. I realize I am becoming a bit of a bookworm, but there are so many aspects you can loose yourself in in this hobby.. It does slow down the work in the shipyard, but I was never making great progress to begin with
. Work has certainly not stopped, I have started planking the deck of the "7 Provinciën".
And an other addition. "The Master Shipwright's Secrets - How Charles II built the Restoration Navy" by Richard Endsor.
A very informative book on this period of shipbuilding, focused on the fourth rate ships, especially on the "Tyger". This book also provides expandable drawings for the "Tyger" as well as for the 4th rates "St. Albans" and "Mordaunt".
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I just finished reading "The Wooden Warship Construction" of Brian Lavery. I realize I am becoming a bit of a bookworm, but there are so many aspects you can loose yourself in in this hobby.. It does slow down the work in the shipyard, but I was never making great progress to begin with
Book review - THE MASTER SHIPWRIGHT’S SECRETS HOW CHARLES II BUILT THE RESTAORATION NAVY" by Richard Endsor
"THE MASTER SHIPWRIGHT’S SECRETS HOW CHARLES II BUILT THE RESTAORATION NAVY" by Richard Endsor Hardcover: 304 pages Publisher: Osprey Publishing (March...
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Book review - Book Review: "WOODEN WARSHIP CONSTRUCTION: A History in Ship Models" by Brian Lavery
Wooden Warship Construction: A History in Ship Models by Brian Lavery Hardcover: 128 pages Publisher: Naval Institute Press; annotated edition edition (April 15, 2017) Language: English ISBN-10: 1473894808 ISBN-13: 978-1473894808 Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 0.6 x 9.9 inches Shipping...
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We agree with Herman. Very good drawings. We recommend this book. We want to inform you that all decorative elements for the HMS Tiger model are available now. Also barrels and 3D printed hull. If you are interested, please contact us by e-mail
And an other addition. "The Master Shipwright's Secrets - How Charles II built the Restoration Navy" by Richard Endsor.
A very informative book on this period of shipbuilding, focused on the fourth rate ships, especially on the "Tyger". This book also provides expandable drawings for the "Tyger" as well as for the 4th rates "St. Albans" and "Mordaunt".
I just finished reading "The Wooden Warship Construction" of Brian Lavery. I realize I am becoming a bit of a bookworm, but there are so many aspects you can loose yourself in in this hobby.. It does slow down the work in the shipyard, but I was never making great progress to begin with
We agree with Herman. Very good drawings. We recommend this book. We want to inform you that all decorative elements for the HMS Tiger model are available now. Also barrels and 3D printed hull. If you are interested, please contact us by e-mail
This would be a very interesting project - especially with the complicated ornamentsAhoy!
We agree with Herman. Very good drawings. We recommend this book. We want to inform you that all decorative elements for the HMS Tiger model are available now. Also barrels and 3D printed hull. If you are interested, please contact us by e-mail
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I received some birthday presents from my daughters.
